drunken monkeys and lightning-quick Panther
Martin Gropius * impressed with his talk about Kung-Fu his classmates
When you hear the term "Kung-Fu to shoot an involuntary fight scenes from bad to medium-low action movies from unknown to moderately well-known Chinese film-makers think through the head.
But Kung-Fu called not-as so often falsely assumed, the Martial arts, but hard work. And if you get an impression of flowing graceful movements, it is believed that much. But how did Kung-Fu? How did the age-old art of Buddhist monks to exotic hobby of the 21st Century?
"According to ancient legend developed Bodhidharma, an Indian monk, the basis of Shaolin martial arts, which has since been further developed by the monks," Mr. Gropius begins his lecture. "The monks took this athletic challenge to you. By continuing meditations, her body was weakened and they sought compensation." Naturally, in a healthy body resides a healthy mind.
About 600 AD was the first legion of warrior monks sent to support the army of the emperor. With a mighty success. The monks gained prestige and were henceforth to be invincible. This reputation has survived the centuries. The steel, however, monks were the princes of the Empire, a thorn in the eye. The monasteries have been repeatedly attacked and looted. Modified during the Cultural Revolution in 1966.
"Through the films with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li was the art of Shao-Lin monks to Western audiences happened," said Gropius, "The monasteries have been rebuilt and attract many tourists to the Middle Kingdom.)
And Now the time has come, Martin Gropius * demonstrated us impressively the various forms of kung fu, which are named after animals. The first form shown us the serpent form (Sso Sing Chuen). In flowing, smooth movements Gropius * glides through the room, comes quickly and forcefully against his opponents immaginären. Then comes the monkey form (Ho Chuen Sing), also called "The Drunken Monkey". "The monks were seen as easy targets for thieves and were happy raiding when they emerged from their monasteries. The monks reinforced this impression by giving himself drunk (of course, true they sober in truth) and overwhelmed with a keen mind and sharp wit her attacker . Moved to a bizarre dance Martin Gropius * the audience in amazement and gives them the feeling that they last just a part of a battle scene from House of Flying Daggers.
The last form is that of graceful Panthers (Bao Chuen Sing). Other age-Gropius rather play football or skate (this is a Kartenpiel). Why does there is far less time-consuming pastime. "Since I first saw a movie with Bruce Lee, I was inspired. I found out about clubs in my home town and started it." Since then, Martin Gropius with a black belt *.
A notable hobby, speed, concentration and mobility promotes, and even has a philosophy. Here are some keywords: modesty Patience, respect, peacefulness, honesty, helpfulness.
* Name changed by the editor (for reasons of confidentiality. Clarifications?)
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